Corporate/Employment Counsel

Job Overview:

A law firm based in Washington, DC, is seeking a skilled Corporate/Employment Counsel with a robust background in employment law. This role involves providing expert legal advice on employment-related issues and drafting legal documents to support compliance and strategic initiatives.

Duties:

• Advise clients on employment-related compliance, including worker classification, wage and hour regulations, immigration issues, union matters, collective bargaining, employment policies, handbooks, and equal opportunity laws.
• Draft and review employment agreements, separation agreements, and other related documents.
• Provide counsel on reductions-in-force, WARN Act compliance, and other employment-related strategic decisions.
• Draft and advice on restrictive covenants, including non-compete and non-solicitation clauses.
• Conduct due diligence and manage employment-related representations and covenants in transaction documents.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to address employment issues and develop strategic solutions.
• Stay current with developments in employment law and regulatory changes.

Requirements:

• A minimum of 4 years of employment law experience at a nationally recognized law firm.
• Specific experience in advising clients on employment-related compliance, drafting employment and separation agreements, and handling reductions-in-force and WARN Act issues.
• Proven ability to draft and advise on restrictive covenants and manage employment-related due diligence in transactions.
• Membership in good standing with the DC Bar or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.

Education:

• Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic credentials.

Certifications:

• DC Bar membership or eligibility to waive into the DC Bar.

Skills:

• Strong writing and drafting skills.
• Superior organizational abilities and attention to detail.
• Client-focused work ethic with a collaborative team approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

Providing sophisticated top-quality legal representation nationally and globally, this full-service law firm offers services in areas of corporate, financial services, litigation, real estate, commercial finance, intellectual property, and trusts and estates. The firm's clients include public and private companies, Fortune 100, government and nonprofit organizations, and individuals. The firm has a collaborative and collegial environment where the most talented team of lawyers and professionals create creative and strategic solutions for clients' needs. In addition, the firm has an innovative team that provides strategies using new processes and software. The firm is committed to providing pro bono service and sponsoring a variety of programs that support education, arts and culture, health and welfare, and human rights. Focused on attracting diverse talents the firm provides various training and mentoring programs for professional growth. This nationally recognized firm has all the features of a successful law firm: highly skilled attorneys, amazing staff, a supportive work environment, and a competitive salary with great benefits.